Tried a trumpet with flat mouthpiece

[Wasp]

I have seen a few trumpets with flattened mouthpieces recently. I thought it was just a fad and wouldn't really make a difference.  @Bwhana was kind enough to allow me to try one of his trumpets that had a flattened mouthpiece.  Man that is a game changer.  If you get a chance give one a try.  I think you will be surprised by how consistently you are in the sweet spot immediately.

[outdoors]

I like the mouthpiece to be oval shape  at the tip , I can get more different sounds that way

[Meleagris gallopavo]

I agree that they can be easier to play and more versatile.


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[aclawrence]

I imagine it's a lot more work for the maker since they can't just turn it down round on the lathe. Maybe that's why we don't see as many. 


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[davisd9]

The only point of a flat mouthpiece is to imitate the feel of a wingbone. That is why Mr. Billy makes a flat mouthpiece and that is why Mr. Battey did it on the new trumpet. It does naturally help the caller relax the lips. If you prefer a wingbone or use one more than a turned trumpet then you will probably prefer a trumpet with a flat mouthpiece.

[outdoornut]

I've been hunting with trumpets 20 or so years and I have a couple with flat mouth pieces.I don't see anything special. I actually am not a fan of them.I'll take a round or slanted mouth piece any day .

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[bwhana]

I think the main concept of the flat/oval mouthpiece is it mimics the real wingbone shape more.  It will appeal to folks who like that and can run them well. I get good sounds from round, but the other allows for a better seal with looser lips and more control for me.

[EZ]

Everybody's lips are different. Some like the MP flat or oval, some like it round and some don't care. And some like the oval VERTICLE!!! I won't mention any names, lol.
Point being, there's no right or wrong or better or worst....totally individual. Have fun!!!

[Greg Massey]

You can get more than one hen sound with a flat mouthpiece... IMO

[davisd9]

You can get more than one hen sound with a flat mouthpiece... IMO

You can do that with any mouthpiece

[tal]

Everybody's lips are different. Some like the MP flat or oval, some like it round and some don't care. And some like the oval VERTICLE!!! I won't mention any names, lol.
Point being, there's no right or wrong or better or worst....totally individual. Have fun!!!

[Greg Massey]

You can get more than one hen sound with a flat mouthpiece... IMO

You can do that with any mouthpiece

Never said you couldn't... I just made a comment about the flat mouthpiece ...

[davisd9]

You can get more than one hen sound with a flat mouthpiece... IMO

You can do that with any mouthpiece

Never said you couldn't... I just made a comment about the flat mouthpiece ...

I am aware of that, but that statement is not just applicable to flat mouthpieces. It may be easier for some to do it on a flat mouthpiece but different hens come from air control and techniques.

[Greg Massey]

You can get more than one hen sound with a flat mouthpiece... IMO

You can do that with any mouthpiece

Never said you couldn't... I just made a comment about the flat mouthpiece ...

I am aware of that, but that statement is not just applicable to flat mouthpieces. It may be easier for some to do it on a flat mouthpiece but different hens come from air control and techniques.

I will agree with your statement, but for some it may be easier for them to get those sounds on a flat mouthpiece instead of a round.. Like EZ said lips are different for people in using mouthpieces..

[crow]

Mr. Buice told me once he preferred the wingbone mouthpiece, he took the time to put one in several trumpets he played over the phone for me.

I prefer a flat wingbone type MP in a trumpet if I'm not using a wingbone.